Hawaii (1966)

Ceremony Year: 1967Category: Best Original SongReleased: 1966

Nominated Talent & Credits

Elmer Bernstein— Music by Elmer Bernstein; Lyrics by Mack David

Mack David— Music by Elmer Bernstein; Lyrics by Mack David

Synopsis / Overview

Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Song) — 39th Academy Awards (1967)

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